Disposal facilities on land for low and intermediate-level radioactive wastes

The subject is covered in sections, entitled: introduction; general issues (including - overall strategy; storage versus disposal; existing disposal routes; the need for further facilities; responsibilities; provision of advice and freedom of information); authorisations under the Radioactive Substances Act 1960; radiological protection (including - the basis for radiological requirements; dose limits; risk assessment; ALARA); permissions under the Planning Acts; licensing under the Nuclear Installations Act 1965; site selection - criteria and information requirements; phases in the life of a disposal facility; international requirements of the Euratom Treaty. (U.K.)